Meaning

Primary

Merchandise

Alternatives

Product, Goods

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Articles of merchandise are still merchandise.

Reading

しょうひん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 商品化

    commercialization of a product

    商品名

    product name

    商品代金

    product cost

Context Sentences

ワニカニは、トーフグのヒット商品です。

WaniKani is Tofugu's hit product.

あの会社の商品にはいつも保証がついてるから、私はそこで買うことが多いかな。

Their merchandise is always guaranteed, so I tend to buy things from them.

この新商品は大成功を収めると信じているんだ。そして、君にはこの商品の店内キャンペーンでの販売促進に取り組んでもらいたいと思っているんだ。頼りにしているよ。

I believe this new product will be a big success and I’d like you to work on promoting it through in-store campaigns. I’m really counting on you.

Kanji Composition